The thread shows the original poster was pulling instead of pushing the solution through the filter. Once corrected, others share that pushing into a sterile vial works better and that practice makes the process routine. Everyone emphasizes watching a demonstration video and taking it slow to avoid damaging the filter or spilling product.
What this discussion establishesNothing here is advice.
I started reconstituting my own Reta a few weeks ago and keep running into trouble with the filtering step. It is really hard to get everything through the filter. The plunger pulls back strongly and even after waiting a long time I still lose about half a unit. Does this happen to others or am I making a mistake?
You do not draw out of the filters, you push through them.
Oh my god I feel like an idiot lmao thank you.
I made sure to view the clip beforehand. The mixture also had to go inside a clean container.
I wasn't awkward about it in the slightest. We all started out without knowing the method and only picked it up through practice.
Everything is ready with the small bottles I need. I looked at a demonstration clip on the method, yet I must have misunderstood or overlooked the relevant part. So tonight when I prepare the solution again, hopefully the steps will feel much simpler.
After doing it a handful of times the whole thing started coming automatically to me.
It gets easier once you've done it a few times, since everyone runs into this early on. Pushing the mixture through the filter can feel awkward, yet I avoid pressing harder than needed to keep from wrecking it. Back when I began with the pen-style cartridges, I never withdrew the air-release needle far enough. By the final step some liquid would escape through the vent. 🤣😭
Just remember to keep that filtering step in mind since it's really important. Nice work staying on top of it. I needed to replay the tutorial multiple times plus jot down every detail so it would stick with me. Lost a few syringes and filters early on during practice. Over time the whole process just turns into routine. Glad you're part of this.
Mistakes still occur occasionally despite repeated filtration efforts. 😂 The other day I tried handling several reconstitutions simultaneously, which proved unwise right away. I devised what seemed like a smart shortcut to streamline everything but instead consumed numerous syringes along with needles, leaving me baffled about my own steps. The liquid went back into the starting container rather than the fresh sterile one I had marked. Because those containers are transparent I might proceed with them anyway, yet it feels off. It's positive to see the original poster performing filtration, as many skip such steps entirely and dive right in.
Once I flipped a container while the air hole was still attached and ended up spilling a little. That error happened just one time. Back then I was handling and processing three containers together. There were three originals that needed mixing along with three fresh ones plus syringes and locking needles scattered all over. The mix-up happened because everything involved the same substance but in different strengths. These days I manage a pair at once one meant for my spouse and one for myself yet I keep all the items apart and wrap up each one completely before starting another.
This hits home for me. I also prefer handling just one step at once. Right away I need to release pressure from the destination container otherwise I risk mixing up which holds the clean solution. Since I prefer puncturing the water bottle only a single time per syringe, preparing my copper container requires lots of needle changes. Three compounds into one clean container. Luckily materials don't cost much per syringe. After twelve months I finally feel okay with pushing air through. It simplifies the calculations.
This video is fantastic. I hope it gets posted on YouTube because I forward it everywhere.
I agree that one he had on YT was better.
Like everyone said above well done for filtering.
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